Trou aux Cerfs

Trou aux Cerfs
Trou aux Cerfs
Location in Mauritius
Elevation 605 m (1,985 ft)
Location
Location Curepipe, Mauritius
Geology
Type Dormant - Volcanic crater
Climbing
Easiest route Car/Walking

Trou aux Cerfs is a dormant volcano with a well-defined cone and crater. It is 605 m (1,985 ft) high and located in Curepipe, Mauritius. The crater has been alternately described as 300[1] and 350 meters in diameter,[2] and is 80 meters deep.[2] It is also known as Murr's Volcano. According to experts, the volcano is lying dormant but could become active at any time within the next thousand years. The crater is only accessible down a steep embankment which is considered dangerous. Water and silt have clogged the crater, making it even less accessible.

References

  1. ^ "Trou aux Cerfs". Mauritius UK Connection. http://www.mauritius.org.uk/TROU%20AUX%20CERFS.htm. Retrieved 2007-03-17. 
  2. ^ a b "Trou aux Cerfs volcano". Government of Mauritius. http://www.gov.mu/portal/site/abtmtius/menuitem.7952816b5e2f02984d57241079b521ca/#c. Retrieved 2007-03-17.